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A quilt by many for everyone Some of you may remember the healing power of the quilts that were created during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Forty years later we would like to encourage you to be part of this worldwide initiative. Artists Tal Fitzpatrick and Kate Just have initiated a virtual Global Quilt Project to “gather, narrate, and share experiences of Covid-19 via craft”. “We invite textile contributions from people all around the world that reflect on the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact it is having on the world, your lives, families, work, jobs, relationships, health and more. At a time when most of us are advised not to touch anyone or anything, and gathering in groups is no longer possible, we wanted to create a project that allows people to experience the sense of joining a quilting bee or knitting circle. Working with our hands makes us feel calm, focused, and gives us a sense of purpose. We all need that right now.” Make a square size textile contribution – it can include images or text; it can be abstract or figurative. We can use any materials we have on hand – old clothes, tea towels, cleaning cloths, felt, fabric – and any techniques including knitting, hand or machine sewing, or even glued pieces. Once you have made a quilt square, take a square size photo of it and post onto Instagram @covid19quilt along with your name, title of quilt square, where you live, a little about your contribution and how it relates to your experience during this time. Or you can just enjoy viewing the quilt project! https://www.instagram.com/covid19quilt/ #covid19quilt #cobargo #cobargocreators

The drought and fires have taken a huge toll on our community. To date, 399 homes have been lost in the Bega Valley and we are on alert again for the coming weekend. Everyone in the area has been impacted and we want to start helping to heal our community and members through creativity. Please join us in our ‘ Smile with Us' healing exhibition by creating an artwork to make us all smile. Also spread the word and ask your friends and colleagues to share a smile with us by sending in entries……and then visit us during the exhibition in March 2020. cobargocreators@gmail.com for any further information. Smiles are free Smiles are infectious Smiles reduce stress Smiles are healing #cobargo #cobargofires #nswbushfires #begavalley #smilewithuscobargo #recoverythroughcreativity #healingexhibition #supportlocalartists

‘Fearless Flowers’ on their way to #timelesstextiles to raise funds for ovarian cancer as part of the #pinkmeetsteal campaign. #eftag #fearlessflowers #pinkmeetsteal #thejilleffect #lovegivingback #ovariancancerresearch

‘Weapons for the Soldier’ exhibition at Bega Valley Regional Gallery until 8 February 2020. This exhibition brings together indigenous and non-indigenous artists to examine complex themes of weaponry, warfare and protecting land and country. #bvrg #begavalleyregionalgallery #art #seemoreart #weaponsforthesoldier #regionalartsnsw

EFTAG members have been busy creating flowers for Fearless Flowers 2020. This is a campaign committed to supporting and raising funds for ovarian cancer research and in particular the #PinkMeetsTeal campaign seeking government funding fairness for ovarian cancer. Jill Emberson and her team launched the program in May and included a fundraising project headed by Timeless Textiles called ‘Fearless Flowers’. They will sell hand made flowers on International Women’s Day 2020 and all money will go to ovarian cancer research. It is with great sadness we farewell Jill Emberson. Jill was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016 and recently lost her four year battle with the disease. Her mission was to build a broad army of advocates for ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer Australia credit Jill Emberson with creating what many are calling “the Jill Effect” #thejilleffect when it comes to raising funds to tackle the disease. “We are few in number and die quickly, making it nigh on impossible to achieve the traction that breast cancer women have attained. With wide community help, we can achieve funding fairness for ovarian cancer and achieve our dream of survival.” Read more about the very inspiring and fearless flower, Jill Emberson via ABC website. Come on and support this worthy cause for all women. #pinkmeetsteal #timelesstextilesgallery #eftag #fearlessflowers2020 #allinagoodcause #ovariancancerresearch #thejilleffect #survive #beatovariancancer

Congratulations to EFTAG members Michelle Slezak and Julie Brennan who took out 1st and 2nd prize in the 2019 ReVive Art Prize! ReVive showcases artworks made primarily from materials sourced from the waste stream. They share $4000 in prize money for their artworks that combine innovation with education. The Biennial Prize was open to all artists who reside in Eurobodalla, Bega Valley and Snowy Monaro Shires. Fnalists are on exhibition at the Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre in Moruya. Winner 'Planet' by Michelle Slezak Discarded clothing, textile remnants, wine barrel ring Runner up 'Re: Cycling' by Julie Brennan Recycled bicycle inner tubes and wheel rims #revive #recycle #upcycle #reuse #zerowaste #discarded #textileart #fibreart #remnants #bicycleinnertubes #wheelrims #basilsellarsprize #regionalartsnsw #farsouthcoastnsw #eftag

Cr(e)ate it Up! - Call for Exhibition Entries Get creative for the Cobargo Creators Annual Exhibition 2019. Explore the space of the ubiquitous milk crate and see what happens when you create with, in or on a milk crate. Your artwork can take any form and in any medium but must be delivered in a milk crate! Open to all so come on and Cr(e)ate it up! When: Hand in artworks before 16 November 2019 for exhibition period 23 November - 7 December 2019 Email: cobargocreators@gmail.com for more information, flyer and entry forms or DM #cobargo #milkcrate #crate #create #cobargocreators #begavalley #saphirecoastnsw #community #communityart #regionalartsnsw #exhibition #makemoreart

‘ Conscious Couture’ - What a fantastic event last night! Congratulations to all the designers, makers, artists, models, volunteers and crew - a fabulous example of community, creative collaboration. #eftag #eftagparade #consciouscouture #catwalk #runway #slowfashion #upcycle #recycle #consider #collaborativeart #regionalartsnsw #fashion #parade #moruya #southeastarts

The models are currently on the catwalk rehearsing their moves for tomorrow night. Only one more sleep. #eftag #arttowear #wearableart #moruya #creative #collaborative #community #consciouscouture

Books in a box! Join award-winning book artist and book designer Avril Makula for a weekend of creative bookmaking. Simple and effective techniques can be used to make any number of notebooks, journals and artists’ books. In this two-day, hands-on workshop we will make four books, each using a different technique, and a sturdy slipcase to house them. Suitable for all levels, you will have finished work to take home, as well as skills, ideas and plenty of food for thought for future projects. Event : Books in a Box - 2 day workshop with Avril Makula When: Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 November 2019, 10am-4pm Where: Cobargo School of Arts Hall, Cobargo 2550 Bookings : Limited places available and advance bookings essential so please email : artsincobargo@gmail.com Fee : $190 per person including GF morning and afternoon tea. BYO lunch. Materials : Most materials provided Email: artsincobargo@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/CobargoCreators/ #workshop #bookmaking #artistbooks #bookfolding #boxmaking #makingboxes #cobargocreators #cobargo #sharingskills #regionalartsnsw

Put on your party frocks and let the good times roll! Remember this flashback to 2017 EFTAG event? Can’t wait to see the models on the catwalk this Saturday.....see you there! Doors open at 6.30pm but you must have tickets. #eftag #eftagparade #wearableart #arttowear #fashion #catwalk #runway #consciouscouture #creations

Countdown is on! EFTAG Art to Wear Parade 2019 ‘conscious couture’ this Saturday 12 October 2019. Only a handful of seats left so book now as no door sales available. The champagne has arrived, the models are getting ready and the amazing designers and makers have put the finishing touches to all their creations. #eftag #eftagparade #wearableart #arttowear #cloth #creations #consciouscouture #upcyclefashion #moruya #catwalk #eurobodallacoast #regionalartsnsw #regionalartsnsw

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